Grilled Oyster with Garlic Butter
Discover the ultimate Grilled Oysters with Garlic Butter recipe! Perfect for BBQs and dinner parties, these oysters are grilled to perfection and topped with a rich, savory garlic butter. Easy to follow and incredibly delicious, this recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Get the full recipe on our blog now!
Equipment
- Grill (charcoal or gas)
- Grill-safe tray or grill grates (optional but helpful for stability)
- Oyster knife (for shucking oysters)
- Thick gloves or a kitchen towel (for hand protection while shucking)
- Small bowl (for mixing garlic butter)
- Spoon or small spatula (for applying garlic butter to oysters)
- Basting brush (optional, for more even butter application)
- Tongs (for handling the oysters on the grill)
- Serving platter (for presenting the grilled oysters)
- Cutting board and knife (for chopping garlic and parsley)
- Lemon squeezer or reamer (for juicing lemons, optional)
Ingredients
- 12 Fresh oysters
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 Cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 Tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 Tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Garlic ButterIn a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Step 2: Clean and Prep the OystersScrub the oyster shells under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.Carefully shuck the oysters using an oyster knife, keeping the oysters in the half shell.
- Step 3: Prepare the GrillPreheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).Arrange the oysters on a grill-safe tray or directly on the grill grates.
- Step 4: Grill the OystersSpoon a dollop of the garlic butter mixture onto each oyster.Close the grill lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the oysters are just cooked through and the butter is bubbling.
- Step 5: ServeRemove the oysters from the grill and let them cool for a minute.Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of freshness.
